Tier 1
Shiga Kogen
Shiga Kogen, first-timer's edition. Flight to Narita / Haneda, lift pass ~¥7,500/day, real powder. Where to st…
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Shiga Kogen: which resort should you actually pick?
If you've decided on Shiga Kogen but can't pick between the 5 resorts on offer, this page is for you. Some share lifts and passes, others are quieter or steeper. Below: a quick side-by-side, then the detailed guide for each.
Comparing Shiga Kogen resorts side by side
Tier 2
Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama
Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama (Nagano) for Thai travelers: how to get via Narita / Haneda, lift cost, beginner slo…
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Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama
Sizing up Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama vs other Japan resorts? Lift cost, distance from Narita / Haneda, slope diffi…
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Okushiga Kogen
Sizing up Okushiga Kogen vs other Japan resorts? Lift cost, distance from Narita / Haneda, slope difficulty, a…
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Shiga Ichinose Family
Sizing up Shiga Ichinose Family vs other Japan resorts? Lift cost, distance from Narita / Haneda, slope diffic…
Open guide →Which Shiga Kogen resort suits you best?
Each resort in Shiga Kogen has its own personality — some are beginner-friendly (wide groomed runs, cheaper passes), some are powder magnets (steep terrain, tree runs), some sit right by the train station, others need a bus connection. Open each card for the deep dive.
Best month to ski Shiga Kogen
Shiga Kogen opens roughly late November and runs to early May. Best powder lands mid-January to mid-February — crowds and hotel rates peak the same window. Flexible? Early March still skis well at noticeably lower prices.